continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.

The continuous form of a verb is used to show that the action is continuing. In English, it is formed with the verb "be" followed by a present participle (= the -ing form of a verb):

If something is continuous, it happens all the time without stopping, or seems to do so. For example, if you say 'There was continual rain', you mean that it rained often.

Definition of continuous adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

without cessation: continuous coughing during the concert. being in immediate connection or spatial relationship: a continuous series of blasts; a continuous row of warehouses.

Continuous definition: uninterrupted in time; without cessation.. See examples of CONTINUOUS used in a sentence.

Continual refers to events or actions that occur repeatedly over a period of time, with intervals in between. Continuous, on the other hand, describes events or actions that go on without any …

A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping. Residents report that they heard continuous gunfire. ...all employees who had a record of five years' continuous …

CONTINUOUS meaning: 1 : continuing without stopping happening or existing without a break or interruption; 2 : progressive

The words continual and continuous are like twins: they both come from continue, but they get mad if you get them confused. Continual means "starting and stopping," while continuous …